Switchgear Testing Technician at W-Industries – 11500 Antoine Dr, Texas

W-Industries is an energy service company that specializes in Automation Solutions, I&E Construction Services, Power Generation and Packaged Equipment for the Energy and Industrial markets. Our expertise encompasses the full spectrum of system technologies from pneumatic - hydraulic control systems to state-of-the-art programmable solutions to chemical injection systems, and everything in-between.

The Switchgear Testing Technician will assemble, operate, maintain and test electrical equipment by following standard procedures and instructions defined by manuals. This position involves working on various electrification products such as Switchgears, HPU’s, VFD’s, relays, transformers and various wires and switches.

• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, configures/calibrates, repairs and replaces low voltage electric distribution systems and related equipment, including but not limited to switchgear, circuit breakers, relays, solid state control systems, power and distribution class transformers, generators, solid state meters, and protection and monitoring systems.
• Tests power systems utilizing equipment such as phase meters, hi-potential testers, meggers, and ohmmeters.
• Troubleshooting capabilities, relay programming, use of load and power quality recording instrumentation, and switchgear testing.
• Physical pre-testing activities for the products to ensure the quality of the product or manufacturing process.
• Execute and support electrical commissioning activities from pre-functional inspection through functional testing.
• Mentor less experienced personnel.
• Assist with product testing to ensure proper operation prior to shipment.
• Assist with demonstrating proper operation to customer, inspectors and other interested parties.
• Repair products/equipment with little to no supervision.
• Record observations, test results and make suggestions for improving products, processes.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Basic knowledge and understanding of testing and troubleshooting methods.
• Able to read and interpret engineering configuration and wiring drawings.
• Ability to inspect, troubleshoot, recommend repair and modifications.
• Understanding of hazards associated with commissioning LV/MV equipment.
• Must have safety conscious approach and work habits
• Awareness and understanding of company's policies, procedures, products, and services.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with other department personnel, vendors and suppliers, students, staff, and the general public.

Required Experience & Education

• 3-5 years of Electrical Testing experience within the industrial field.
• Associates degree or technical certifications in Electrical field preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to reach with arms and use tools above/over the head.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to stand (for extended periods of time), walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl and twist
• Ability to sit, balance and climb ladders, scaffolds and other objects.
• Ability to move in and around confined and cluttered places and uneven areas.
• Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift in all weather and temperature extremes.

Offered Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long term Disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• FSA and HSA
• PTO

W-Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that no applicant for employment or employee is denied an equal opportunity based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

W-Industries is a participant of E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.